Senior Financial Analyst - Ottawa

Overview

A large, globally diversified organization in the automotive retail sector is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support financial reporting and corporate accounting activities across multiple entities.

Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting, this is a hands-on role suited to a technically strong and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in financial reporting cycles, audit support, technical accounting, and process improvement initiatives.

Occasional travel within Canada and the United States may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting working papers
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Maintain the corporate general ledger and ensure data integrity
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis
• Support financial consolidation and reporting requirements across multiple entities
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and note disclosures
• Prepare audit schedules, coordinate requests, and respond to audit inquiries
• Support internal and external reporting requirements
• Assist with current and deferred tax provisions
• Contribute to transfer pricing documentation and indirect tax considerations
• Maintain and enhance chart of accounts and reporting structures
• Support financial systems and reporting tools, including data extraction and analysis
• Identify and implement process improvements and internal control enhancements
• Help drive consistency across a multi-entity reporting environment

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation (required)
• 2+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting, corporate accounting, or public accounting
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong overall technical skills
• Experience working with large data sets and multiple financial systems
• Strong understanding of internal controls and process improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience in a multi-entity or complex reporting environment is an asset
• Exposure to financial reporting tools (e.g., OneStream or similar systems) is an asset

What's Offered

• Opportunity to join a large, global organization with continued growth
• Exposure to complex, multi-entity reporting structures
• Collaborative and high-performing finance team
• Competitive compensation and career progression opportunities